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{{short description|American anthology series}}
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{{Infobox television
| image                = Undressed title screen.jpg
| caption              =
| genre                = [[Anthology series|Anthology]]
| creator              = [[Roland Joffé]]
| developer            = 
| writer               = 
| director             = Roland Joffé
| starring             = 
| theme_music_composer = 
| opentheme            = 
| endtheme             = 
| composer             = {{plainlist|
*Brian Friedman
*Jim McKeever
*Jason L. Mattia
*Didier Rachou
*Adam Sanborne
*Raney Shockne
}}
| country              = United States
| language             = English
| num_seasons          = 6
| num_episodes         = 223
| list_episodes        = 
| executive_producer   = {{plainlist|
*Roland Joffé
*Dale Roy Robinson (2000–2001)
*Jule Selbo (2000–2001)
}}
| producer             = {{plainlist|
*Claudio Castravelli
*Page Feldman
*Kathryn Riccio
*Lawrence Kane (2002)
*Dale Roy Robinson
*Jeremiah Samuels
}}
| camera               = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]
| runtime              = 22–24 minutes
| company              = 
| channel              = [[MTV]]
| first_aired          = {{Start date|1999|07|26}}
| last_aired           = {{End date|2002|09|05}} 
}}

'''''Undressed''''' is an American [[anthology series]] that aired on [[MTV]] from July 26, 1999, to September 5, 2002. The series was created and executive produced by British director [[Roland Joffé]].

==Synopsis==
The series follows the relationships (both romantic and sexual) of young people, often [[High school (North America)|high school]]ers, [[college]] students, and twenty-somethings in the [[Los Angeles]] area. The series was controversial for its frank discussions about sex, including depictions of promiscuous behavior between teens, as well as [[same-sex relationship]]s.

Each season had several recurring characters with each episode focused on two or three specific characters with plotlines presented as interwoven [[Vignette (literature)|vignette]]s. Some stories concluded at each season's end while others continued with variable duration. ''Undressed'' ran for six seasons, from July 26, 1999, to September 5, 2002.

The series featured early performances by actors who went on to more popular roles in television and cinema.

==Cast==

===Season 1 (1999)===
Season 1 ran from July to September 1999, and had 30 episodes.

Cast members included:<ref name="cast and crew">[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190106/fullcredits#cast "Undressed" (1999) – Full cast and crew], ''IMDb''</ref>
*[[Dante Basco]] (Jake)
*[[Marc Blucas]] (Billy)
*[[Sam Doumit]] (Jana)
*[[Reagan Gomez-Preston]] (Jackie)
*[[Nicholas Gonzalez]] (Andy)
*[[Christina Hendricks]] (Rhiannon)
*[[Erica Hubbard]] (Jenny)
*[[Jon Huertas]] (Evan)
*[[Frankie Ingrassia]] (Samantha)
*[[Bryce Johnson]] (Cliff)
*[[Brandon Keener]] (Theo)
*[[Trevor Lissauer]] (Z)
*[[Sarah Lancaster]] (Liz)
*[[Thad Luckinbill]] (Kyle)
*[[Peter Paige]] (Kirk)
*[[Pedro Pascal]] (Greg)
*[[Christopher Pettiet]] (Dean)
*[[Eyal Podell]] (Joel)
*[[Nick Stabile]] (Dave)
*[[Bree Turner]] (Tina)

===Season 2 (2000)===
Season 2 ran from February to March 2000, and had 30 episodes.

Notable cast members included:<ref name="cast and crew" />
*[[Rukiya Bernard]] (Talia)
*[[Anastasia Horne]] (Lori)
*[[Sara Downing]] (Terry)
*[[Rose Freymuth-Frazier]] (Joy)
*[[Jay Hernandez]] (Eddie)
*[[Travis Wester]] (Burke)
*[[Ali Hillis]] (Kim)
*[[Chad Michael Murray]] (Dan)
*[[Katee Sackhoff]] (Annie)
*[[Darryl Stephens]] (Rudy)
*[[Jason Thompson (actor)|Jason Thompson]] (Miles)
*[[Jerry Trainor]] (Eric)
*[[Cerina Vincent]] (Kitty)
*[[Lauren Woodland]] (Anika)
*[[J. August Richards]] (Bryce)

===Season 3 (2000)===
Season 3 lasted from July to August 2000, and had 30 episodes.<ref name="cast and crew" />

Notable cast members included:
*[[Aimee Allen]] (Molly)
*[[Kristina Anapau]] (Roxy)
*[[Adam Brody]] (Lucas)
*[[Marcus Coloma]] (Charlie)
*[[Kelly Donovan]] (Jacob)
*[[Stephane Eitel]]  
*[[Jason David Frank]] (Carl)
*[[Lauren German]] (Kimmy)
*[[Max Greenfield]] (Victor)
*[[Bret Harrison]] (Skeet)
*[[Alyson Kiperman]] (Janice)
*[[Iyari Limon]] (Cindy)
*[[Diane Mizota]] (Katy)
*[[Samuel Page|Sam Page]] (Sam)
*[[Jason Ritter]] (Allan)
*[[Brandon Routh]] (Wade)

===Season 4 (2001)===
Season 4 ran from January to March 2001, and had 40 episodes.

Notable cast members included:<ref name="cast and crew" />
*[[Brandon Beemer]] (Lucas)
*[[Johnny Lewis]] (Ray)
*[[Sarah Jane Morris (actress)|Sarah Jane Morris]] (Paula)
*[[Alisan Porter]] (Belinda)
*[[Beth Riesgraf]] (Loretta)
*[[Michelle Ongkingco]] (Trudi)

===Season 5 (2001)===
Season 5 ran from July to September 2001, and had 40 episodes.

Notable cast members included:
*[[Katie Aselton]] (Kim)
*[[Scott Clifton]] (Caleb)
*[[Mike Erwin]] (Lyle)
*[[Autumn Reeser]] (Erica)
*[[Adrienne Wilkinson]] (Lois)
*[[Jennifer Tisdale]] (Betsy)

===Season 6 (2002)===
Season 6 ran from June to September 2002, and had 52 episodes. It was produced in Canada, utilizing mainly Canadian actors.

Notable cast members included:<ref name="cast and crew" />
*[[Natalie Brown (actress)|Natalie Brown]] (Brianne)
*[[Karen Cliche]] (Marissa)
*[[Rachelle Lefevre]] (Annie)
*[[Kim Poirier]] (Holly)
*[[Victoria Sanchez (actress)|Victoria Sanchez]] (Frannie)
*[[Anna Silk]] (Becca)
*[[Sarah Smyth]] (Julie)
*[[Michael Urie]] (Justin)
*Elizabeth Whitmere (Jasmine)

==Production notes==
Michael Grodner and Swith Bell were the show's [[head writer]]s, whereas [[Neil Landau]] served as the co-head writer. [[Jennifer M. Johnson]] was a writer for the series.

''Undressed'' was filmed in Los Angeles for the first five seasons, and in [[Montreal]], Quebec, Canada for the sixth and final season.

==Syndication==
In January 2010, episodes briefly ran on [[Logo (TV channel)|Logo]].

==Future==
In November 2018, it was reported that a reboot of the series was in the works at [[MTV|MTV Studios]] with original series creator Roland Joffé as executive producer. Said Pamela Post (Head of Scripted Programming for MTV Studios, MTV, VH1 and Logo): "Undressed was ahead of its time and we're looking forward to developing the series for a whole new generation. Much has changed in the dating/relationship world since the series first premiered and we're excited to showcase how both have evolved."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/undressed-series-reboot-mtv-studios-creator-roland-joffe-reimagening-ratings-growth-streak-1202495747/|title='Undressed' Series Reboot In Works At MTV Studios With Creator Roland Joffé As Network Extends Ratings Growth Streak|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=2018-11-05|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=28 April 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206100143/https://deadline.com/2018/11/undressed-series-reboot-mtv-studios-creator-roland-joffe-reimagening-ratings-growth-streak-1202495747/|archive-date=6 December 2018}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Result
! Category
! Recipient
|- 
| 2003 || [[GLAAD Media Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/78866-14th-Annual-GLAAD-Media-Award-Winners-Include-The-Goat-and-Zanna-Dont|title=14th Annual GLAAD Media Award Winners Include The Goat and Zanna, Don't!|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=2003-04-08|publisher=playbill.com|access-date=31 October 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926120302/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/78866-14th-Annual-GLAAD-Media-Award-Winners-Include-The-Goat-and-Zanna-Dont|archive-date=26 September 2012}}</ref> || '''Won''' || Outstanding Daily Drama || {{center|-}}
|}

==References==
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==External links==
{{Portal|Television|Human sexuality|United States}}
* {{IMDb title|0190106|Undressed}}

{{MTVNetwork Shows}}

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